Train derailment disrupts coastal line operations in Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 20 - Eighteen trains were cancelled on Wednesday morning in the country's coastal line due to the derailment of a train between Colombo Fort and Kompannaveediya railway stations, a senior official said.
12 killed, 8 injured in coal mine explosion in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 20 - Twelve labourers were killed and eight others injured in an explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said on Wednesday.
Javed Miandad feels ‘honoured’ to be associated with Dawood Ibrahim
Islamabad, March 19 - Coming clean on his relationship with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad said that he felt 'honoured' to be associated with him.
‘Repeating baseless arguments’: India responds to China on Arunachal
New Delhi, March 19 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday lashed out at China for "advancing absurd claims" over the territory of Arunachal Pradesh and reiterated that the northeastern state will always remain its "integral and inalienable part" of India.
EX-Pak cricketer Javed Miandad acknowledges family ties with Dawood Ibrahim
New Delhi, March 19 - Former Pakistani cricketing legend Javed Miandad has openly accepted his association with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, citing it as an honour.
US special envoy on Afghanistan to visit India this week
New Delhi, March 19 - The US special representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, will be travelling to India this week to hold consultations on working together to support Afghan people who continue to reel under a severe humanitarian crisis.
Tension flares after ‘reckless’ Pak airstrikes kill 8 civilians in Afghanistan
New Delhi, March 18 - Tensions simmered in the South Asian neighbourhood as Pakistan on Monday launched airstrikes in the border regions of Afghanistan, reportedly killing at least eight civilians, including three children.
Russia to scrap contracts of Nepalese nationals who joined Russian Army: Deputy Nepal PM
Kathmandu, March 18 - Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said that Moscow has consented to cancel the contracts with Nepalese nationals who have joined the Russian Army, and efforts are on to bring them back to the country.
Won’t hesitate to strike back at terrorists: Pak President
New Delhi, March 18 - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that Pakistan will not hesitate to strike back at terrorists and the deaths of soldiers will be avenged, media reports said.
No additional funds for CPEC: Pakistan assures IMF
Islamabad, March 17 - Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it does not plan to allocate an additional budget to settle the Rs 493 billion dues of Chinese power plants, media reported.
PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week
New Delhi, March 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation extended by his Bhutan counterpart Dasho Tshering Tobgay, on behalf of the king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to visit the Himalayan kingdom next week.
Bhutan PM arrives in India to expand ‘exemplary ties of friendship’
New Delhi, March 14 - Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay arrived in India on Thursday to expand the "exemplary ties of friendship" between the two nations.
Imran warns of Sri Lanka-like crisis in Pakistan amid high inflation
Rawalpindi, March 13 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned of a looming financial crisis and public unrest in the country akin to that faced by Sri Lanka, a media report said.
Nepal: Prachanda wins third vote of confidence in 14 months
New Delhi, March 13 - Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on Wednesday won third vote of confidence in the last 14 months.
Cabinet approves 3 pacts with Bhutan as part of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
New Delhi, March 13 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its approval for the signing of three MoUs between India and Bhutan, covering the supply of petroleum products, energy efficiency, and cooperation in food safety measures.
ADB supports climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh
Manila, Mach 13 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it approved a loan of 71 million US dollars to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in Bangladesh.
Imran barred from holding meetings inside Adiala Jail for two weeks
Rawalpindi, March 12 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been barred from holding meetings inside the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi for two weeks, as per a media report.
China considering military facilities in multiple locations including Pakistan: US intelligence
New Delhi, March 12 - China is reportedly considering pursuing military facilities in multiple locations, including Pakistan, Burma, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and the UAE, as per the latest report by US Intelligence Community.
Citizenship Amendment Act rules notified
New Delhi, March 11 - The Union Home Ministry on Monday notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for granting of citizenship to people of certain faiths facing persecution in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and
Two killed in blast in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 10 - At least two people were killed and while another suffered injuries in a blast in Board Bazar in Pakistan's Peshawar on Sunday morning.